Climbing Ararat

Ararat is the highest volcanic massif of the Armenian Highlands in eastern Turkey. This mountain is considered to be a stratovolcano. The peak of Ararat with a height of 5065 m is the highest point of Turkey. The ascent of Ararat does not need to be presented in a special way, since there is probably no such person who has never heard of it in his life. First of all, this is the biblical mountain where, according to legend, Noah’s Ark landed.

To reach Ararat is possible for everyone who wants! It is enough to have an average physical training and a standard set of personal equipment to climb Ararat with a guide. Even beginners can realize the cherished dream of climbing Ararat. Already at the top of the mountain you can see three countries – Turkey, Armenia and Iran. The mountain is located in the area of various attractions that you can visit before or after the ascent of Ararat.

• Climbing Ararat - the highest peak of Turkey, and the second highest mountain in the Caucasus
• Truly unique panoramic views of the mountain ranges of Turkey, Armenia, Iran and Azerbaijan
• It was here, according to legend, that Noah’s ark landed.
• Natural diversity: from desert to snow-capped peaks
• Smooth and high-quality acclimatization, allowing you to climb to the top without unpleasant sensations
• And most importantly, our guides with an experience of 8000 meters are a guarantee that the ascent of Ararat will be held at the highest level!

Climbing program to Ararat with a guide

Day 1. Arrival in Igdir (you can fly through Van, in this case, the transfer is paid separately). A representative of our company will meet you at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Acquaintance with other participants of the ascent to Ararat and a guide, dinner, briefing. Night at the hotel.

Day 2. Breakfast at the hotel. A trip to the village of Eli (2200m). Climb to Camp One. The height here is three thousand three hundred and forty meters. The transition lasts about five hours. Tent night.

Day 3. Ascent to Camp 2 to a height of 4200m. Rest, snack. Descent to Camp 1. Tent night.

Day 4. Transition to Camp 2. (4200m). Dinner. Set up tents, prepare for the climb. Tent night.

Day 5. Climb to the top of Ararat (5137 m). Descent to Camp 2 (4200m) for rest and snacking, then descent to Camp 1 (3200m). Tent night.

Day 6. Reserve day. After breakfast, we rent camp and go down to the village of Eli, transfer to a hotel in the city of Ygdir. In the evening, a festive feast in the house of a local family is a real immersion in Turkish hospitality! Hotel night.

Day 7. Transfer to Igdir airport. You can fly through Van, in which case the transfer is paid separately. Departure.

Tour dates:

2 June 2024 - 8 June 2024

June 23, 2024 - June 29, 2024

July 14, 2024 - July 20, 2024

4 August 2024 - 10 August 2024

25 August 2024 - 31 August 2024

15 September 2024 - 21 September 2024

• Guides. Russian-speaking leader throughout the program and guides-assistants on the day of climbing (absolutely strictly in the ratio of 1 guide per 4 clients)
• Hotel in Dogubayazit, accommodation in 2-3-bed rooms. Number of nights according to the program
• Igdir-Ararat-Ygdir transfer
• Three meals a day throughout the program. Dinner on the first day, breakfast on the last day
• All necessary permits and registrations
• Group equipment (tents, ropes, ice drills, radios, satellite navigators, first aid kit)
• Horses for transportation of public and personal cargo (15 kg / person)